Defense wins championships, and great defenders win awards.
Last year, a defensive back won NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in 14 years.
Can Pat Surtain II repeat the feat?
Let’s take a look at the odds for Defensive Player of the Year at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 30, as well as what to know.
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2025-26 NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Lions: +310
What to know: Over the summer, Hutchinson opened as the favorite to be named DPOY, and after dipping to start the season, he is back on top. In a Week 4 win over Cleveland, he was dominant, recording two sacks, two tackles for loss and four QB hits.
Micah Parsons, LB/DE, Packers: +380
What to know: Parsons shifted to second after his Packers tied the Cowboys in Dallas, giving up 40 points in the process. Parsons had a potentially game-saving sack in the tie, as well as three QB hits on his old friend Dak Prescott.
Myles Garrett, DE, Browns: +400
What to know: Garrett has been spectacular through four weeks, even though he was slowed down a bit in Week 4. On the year, he has four sacks, eight tackles for loss and eight QB hits.
Nik Bonnito, DE, Broncos: +1500
What to know: Bonitto starred in the Broncos’ Monday night win over the Bengals, moving Denver to 2-2 on the season. He had 1.5 sacks, two QB hits and a tackle for loss.
Jared Verse, DE, Rams: +1800
What to know: Verse was Defensive Rookie of the Year last season, and so far this year, he has two sacks, three tackles for loss, six QB hits and two forced fumbles. The Rams are 3-1.
Will Anderson Jr., DE, Texans: +2000
What to know: Anderson has three sacks, five tackles for loss and six QB hits for the 1-3 Texans. Like Parsons, he was named Defensive Rookie of the Year (2023), but only Garrett has a DPOY award to his name among the top three on the oddsboard.
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